William T. Cahill
William Thomas Cahill (June 25, 1912 - July 1, 1996) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey (1959-1970) and the Governor of New Jersey (1970-1974).
Though born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Cahill moved to New Jersey with his parents in 1919. He attended Camden Catholic High School in Camden, New Jersey, and graduated in 1929. Afterwards, Cahill graduated St. Joseph's College (now Saint Joseph's University) at Philadelphia in 1933. He returned to Camden to study at Rutgers School of Law, receiving his law degree in 1937.
In 1937 and 1938 Cahill was a special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In 1939 he was admitted to the bar and began his political career.
He died in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Interment at Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Wikified biography from congress.gov
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